Lunchroom Monitor

Owasso Public Schools; Owasso (OK); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Owasso Public Schools seeks a Lunchroom Monitor to supervise students during lunch and assigned recess, ensuring a positive and safe environment. The role supports staff and maintains orderly cafeteria operations under the Principal's supervision.

The position emphasizes student safety, orderly conduct, and timely communication of concerns, with responsibilities including assisting in the lunch line and upholding district policies.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students and parents.
• Ability to follow district policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Supervises students at lunch and recess to maintain safety and order.
• Circulates in cafeteria, assists with opening packages and milk cartons.
• Cleans up spills and provides additional assistance as needed.
• Assists students through the cafeteria line in an orderly fashion.
• Reports safety, sanitation and hazards to supervisor promptly.
• Represents the school and district professionally in interactions with families and staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the administrator.

Skills

Communication skills

Follow district policies

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB TITLE: Lunchroom Monitor

DEPARTMENT: Owasso Elementary Schools

REPORTS TO: Principal

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

CONTRACT STATUS: 173 days

SALARY SCHEDULE: Lunchroom Monitor

APPROVED BY: Human Resources

APPROVED DATE: 4/23/19

SUMMARY: Provides assistance and supervision for children during lunch and/or assigned recess to ensure a positive and safe environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: These statements are intended to describe the responsibilities assigned to this position and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

• Supervises students at lunchtime and/or playtime and maintains a safe and harmonious atmosphere by encouraging peaceful resolution of conflicts.
• Circulates throughout the cafeteria during mealtime and helps students by opening packages and milk cartons.
• Cleans up spills and provides additional assistance as needed.
• Assists students through the cafeteria line in an orderly fashion.
• Ensures students are orderly and acting appropriately.
• Assists staff in lunch room clean-up.
• Interacts with students to maintain order and provide assistance when needed.
• Reports disciplinary and other concerns to the building administrator and/or classroom teacher.
• Provides assistance for students requiring additional educational guidance.
• Responds to emergency situation (injured students, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Reports safety, sanitary and fire hazards immediately to supervisor. 1
• Professionally represents the school and the District in interactions with parents, community, staff and students.
• Assists with special projects.
• All other duties as assigned by the administrator.

Supervisory Responsibilities None

QUALIFICATION: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

• Equivalent to a High School Diploma.
• Generally will have at least one year's experience in closely related field.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Ability to follow all district policies and procedures. Ability to work independently, displaying initiative and enthusiasm for the tasks being done. Demonstrating strong communication skills, orally and in writing, with faculty, staff, team members, and administrators. Ability to work without supervision, and work as a team player. Ability to manage confidential information in a manner that respects students, families, and employees. Ability to listen effectively.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret general written instructions in English language. Ability to effectively communicate with supervisor, school personnel, and co-workers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to perform basic math functions such as addition and subtraction.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written and oral instructions. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk for long periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Typical lunchroom environment. The noise level in the work environment could be moderately to loud in intervals throughout the shift.